1999 Chevrolet Malibu Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 4%of 789 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 4% of the 789 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air controls switch back & forth from fresh to recirculate. Car has refused to start twice & antitheft system activated. Intake manifold leak upper and lower. I had the gasket replaced and GM canada paid for the labor and I paid for the parts, approx $180 canadian. I believe there was 78000 km (48,000 miles) on the car at the time. Seatbelts are slow to retract. Clunking noise in front end, they can't identify or fix. Recall on rotors caused pads to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #10071268, filed 2004-01, 48,000 miles“I don't know where to begin with the complaints that I have for my '99 Malibu. The brake system on this car is the worst. I can't count the number of times that I have replaced my brakes. I was reading the complaint board and could not believe the number of people that had similar brake problems. You would think that the government would see some kind of pattern and make GM do something about this. I think car manufacturers should take some responsibility for the products they put out and someone should make sure that they do. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041644, filed 2003-10, 79,990 miles“Rotor replacement x 3. Suspension - front replaced. Calipers x3. Tire wear and leaks - replaced annually. Radio - bad wiring. A/c in dash wiring replaced twice. Rear light assembly replaced twice. Leaking in rear light assembly and trunk. Coolant leak - 8/06 at 74000 miles. Mechanic believes it is the water pump. A/c sensor replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10166043, filed 2006-08, 5,000 miles“While turning the steering wheel became hard to turn. The service dealer found a leak in the rack and pinion. The dealer stated that there was no leak and had given the vehicle back to the consumer. (the rack and pinion was replaced) the AC was found inoperative due to the suction and discharge hose leaked, the engine raced but didn't move due to low transmission fluid, and the left rear tail lamp seal had fallen apart.”
NHTSA complaint #10017239, filed 2003-04, 33,625 miles“Ongoing problems since february 2004. Seems to get worse as time passes. Abs and emergency brakes lights warning comes up at the same time either during driving or 10-15 second after starting car. When this happen, power windows locked up. Also, air conditioning power light went out and don't work. Sometime restart cars several time to clear but doesn't always work. Problems can last a few minutes to hours or until restart cars. Only worry is when driving on highway on very hot days with windows close and AC on and problem locked windows and shut A/C down. Had to do this once. …”
NHTSA complaint #10074827, filed 2004-06, 49,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 6 | 0% |
| 2008 | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 2% |
| 2001 | 21 | 3% |
| 2000 | 33 | 4% |
| 1999 | 29 | 4% |
| 1998 | 38 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
308 complaintsElectrical system
144 complaintsEngine cooling
138 complaintsSuspension
82 complaintsTires
75 complaintsExterior lighting
58 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology